“He doesn’t have a favorite target. So far he spreads the ball around to a bunch of different receivers. (Linehan) knows where he is going to go to in their system and he throws a very catchable ball.

“If there is one guy that he likes to throw to, it’s the tight end. Maybe they are roommates or something,” said Hudspeth.

So how will the Cajuns’ defend Idaho’s passing attack?

Hudspeth said there are two obvious solutions — more backs aligned in coverage or increased pressure.

“When you put more pressure on (Linehan), then you force him to make the quicker decisions. He has a lot of options in his receivers, though, so we will look at all the different things,” Hudspeth said.

The Strange Schedule

The Cajuns are 3-4 and 2-2 in the Sun Belt. UL however, played only three games during October and from October 2 until Saturday’s game, UL will have had 35 days of practice.

That strange schedule has had its benefits and liabilities, Hudspeth said.

“One thing we have not done much of is practice our (starters) against the scout team. When you do that, you sort of get lulled to sleep sometimes. Then all of a sudden, you are playing a game and there are live bullets being fired. So, we have practiced good (first string players) against our good the last three weeks in order to keep them aware of the speed of the game.

“I haven’t seen this much down time (between games). I have never seen anything (schedule-wise like this,” Hudspeth said.

Building Momentum

The Cajuns and Idaho (4-4, 2-2) are tied for fourth place in the SBC behind leaders Troy and Appalachian State (both 4-0 in conference games). Hudspeth said he believes the Cajuns are an improved team as they prepare for the final four games.

“I have said this the past couple of weeks, that I believe our best football is in front of us. I think we built some momentum (with the win over Texas State Oct. 22), especially defensively. The guys are starting to make plays,” said Hudspeth.